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MNGT8620
AF Integrated Reporting, Integrated
Thinking and Value Creation
Course Outline
Session 1, 2017
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business.unsw.edu.au/agsm
CRICOS Code 00098G
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Table of Contents
PART A: COURSE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION 1
1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS 1
2 COURSE DETAILS 1
2.1 Teaching Times and Locations 1
2.2 Bad Weather Policy 1
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2.3 Units of Credit 1
2.4 Summary of Course 1
2.5 Course Aims and Relationship to Other Courses 2
2.6 Student Learning Outcomes 3
3 LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES 6
3.1 Approach to Learning and Teaching in the Course 6
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ASSESSMENT
4.1 Formal Requirements
4.2 Assessment Details
4.3 Assignment Submission Procedure
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4.4 Late Submission 7
5 COURSE RESOURCES 8
6 COURSE EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT 8
7 COURSE SCHEDULE 9
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2 COURSE DETAILS
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Ph: +852 2159 9999
Day
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Date
11 March 2017
12 March 2017
13 March 2017
Lecture time
2:00pm – 8:00pm
10:00am – 7:00pm
7:00pm – 10:15pm
Location
Cliftons, HK
Cliftons, HK
Cliftons, HK
4 Tuesday 14 March 2017 7:00pm – 10:15pm Cliftons, HK
5 Thursday 16 March 2017 7:00pm – 10:15pm Cliftons, HK
6 Friday 17 March 2017 7:00pm – 10:15pm Cliftons, HK
7 Saturday 18 March 2017 2:00pm – 8:00pm Cliftons, HK
8 Sunday 19 March 2017 10:00am – 7:00pm Cliftons, HK
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Classes will be cancelled if a No. 8 or higher tropical cyclone warning signal or black
storm warning is raised at any time from 3 hours before the start of the class. In the
event of cancellation due to bad weather, make up classes may or may not be held
depending on room/lecturer availability.
Society is today demanding more of organisations than a financial return, and seeking
greater accountability and further information as to how organisations use all their
resources and relationships to create value. This course examines the recent
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MNGT8620 places emphasis on the development of a conceptual understanding of the
International <IR> framework and the application of this understanding through
experiential learning activities. Seminar discussions are professionally relevant,
grounded in current practices and guided by concepts and research. The course is
designed to equip participants to become leaders or team members and generally to
add value to their organisations.
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This course is concerned with how organisations create and preserve value over time
employing effective business models and a broader range of resources (capitals) than
in conventional analyses. This value creation process is currently being reported upon
under the international initiative of <IR>, incorporating Integrated Thinking, which is
enhancing the way organisations think holistically, plan strategically and report value
outcomes. Integrated Thinking focuses on how executives make business decisions
that best utilise all their available resources and relationships (not just financial but
including their staff, intellectual property, environmental resources, and supplier and
customer relationships) to implement a strategy for long term value creation. <IR> then
focuses on how they communicate (both internally and to external stakeholders) their
unique value creation story, in order to address the question, “Why should I, or others
in society, support this organisation?” The course is designed to be highly interactive
with many illustrations and cases.
Topics include: the drivers behind the development of the International <IR>
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Framework; creating value over time with Integrated Thinking; and implementation
including the design of an internal management system geared to value management
rather than traditional financial management.
MNGT8620 aims at equipping students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed
to work effectively within an <IR>environment. The course reflects the view of the
International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) that <IR> enables organisations to put
value creation at the heart of their purpose and strategy. An in-depth coverage of the
<IR> framework benefits students who are or will be directly involved in applying the
fundamental concepts of value creation, the capitals and the value creation process to
an organisation. The course also equips students with skills need to be able to
participate effectively in teams planning and coordinating the implementation of <IR>,
including Integrated (holistic) Thinking, within an organisation. The course also aims to
help students develop a capacity to critically evaluate the evolving practices of <IR>
and the findings of relevant research studies.
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2.6 Student Learning Outcomes
2. Explain how value is created over time, determine the significant capital
components for an organisation, and apply appropriate tools and techniques, to
help manage the combination, interrelatedness and dependencies between the
factors that affect an organisation's ability to create value over time.
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3. Understand the framework requirements for the preparation of an integrated
report that seeks to answer questions such as: What is the organisation's
business model and how is it increasing, decreasing or transforming its capitals
in its strategic pursuits?
The Course Learning Outcomes are what you should be able to DO by the end of this
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course if you participate fully in learning activities and successfully complete the
assessment items.
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Students should be able to identify and apply current knowledge of disciplinary and interdisciplinary
theory and professional practice to general management and business within diverse situations
Learning Goal 2: Critical Thinking
Students should understand and be able to identify, research and analyse complex issues and
problems in business and develop appropriate solutions
Learning Goal 3: Communication
Students should be able to produce written documents and oral presentations that communicate
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effectively complex disciplinary ideas and information for the intended audience and purpose
Learning Goal 4: Teamwork
Students should be able to participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams and to reflect upon
their own contribution to the team and on the necessary processes and knowledge within the team to
achieve specified outcomes
Learning Goal 5: Responsible Business
Students should be able to appraise ethical, environmental and sustainability considerations in
decision making and in practice in business
Students should be able to consider the social and cultural implications of management practices
and of business activities
Learning Goal 6: Leadership
Students should be able to reflect upon their own personal leadership style and the leadership needs
of business and of teams
Learning Goal 7: International Perspective
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Students should understand the needs of undertaking business within a global context
Students should be able to apply business management knowledge to business situations within
global markets with due recognition for differences in cultural, legal, commercial and other issues
Learning Goal 8: Risk Management
Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the limits in precision and the risks
associated with business models
Students should be able to appraise risk and to develop risk mitigation strategies
applicable to business undertaken within uncertain and volatile environments
For more information on the Postgraduate Coursework Program Learning Goals and Outcomes, see
Part B of the course outline.
For more information on the Postgraduate Coursework Program Learning Goals and
Outcomes, see Part B of the course outline.
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The following table shows how your Course Learning Outcomes relate to the overall
Program Learning Goals and Outcomes, and indicates where these are assessed
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Management the International Framework mark but not separately
Knowledge Explain how value is created over time, assessed.
determine the significant capital Report
components for an organisation, and Presentation
apply appropriate tools and techniques, to
help manage the combination,
interrelatedness and dependencies
between the factors that affect an
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3 LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES
This course will be taught during the teaching times outlined in 2.1 and will include a
variety of teaching strategies, including presentations, case studies, individual work
and class discussions.
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4 ASSESSMENT
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4.2 Assessment Details
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No more Class on
Report 40% 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 1,2,3,6,7,8 than 3000 19 March
words 2017
Class on
Oral
20% 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 1,2,3,6,7,8 20 minutes 19 March
Presentation
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Total 100%
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Class Participation
Students will participate in discussions for each class. Class participation will be
evaluated at the end of each class.
Report
You will work throughout the course on an <IR> example from your workplace, or
supplied by the instructor, that will be submitted at the end of the course. This project
has a maximum of 3000 words.
Oral Presentation
You will present your findings of your report to the whole class in the final seminar.
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There will be opportunities for you to receive feedback from your peers prior to the final
class. You will present for 20 minutes.
Further details on the report and oral presentation will be provided in the first class.
The report should be submitted in word or pdf format in class on 19 March 2017. The
report will be checked using plagiarism software, so it is the responsibility of each
student to ensure that no plagiarism occurs, and quoted text is properly cited. Penalties
will be incurred if plagiarism is detected.
Marks will be deducted for late submission of the report at a rate of 10% per day
(inclusive of weekends).
Quality Assurance
The Business School is actively monitoring student learning and quality of the student experience in
all its programs. A random selection of completed assessment tasks may be used for quality
assurance, such as to determine the extent to which program learning goals are being achieved. The
information is required for accreditation purposes, and aggregated findings will be used to inform
changes aimed at improving the quality of Business School programs. All material used for such
processes will be treated as confidential.
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5 COURSE RESOURCES
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To access your course site in Moodle Click on
https://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/login/index.php
There is no textbook for this course – readings will be provided for each seminar’s
topic.
Each year feedback is sought from students and other stakeholders about the courses
offered in the School and continual improvements are made based on this feedback.
UNSW's Course and Teaching Evaluation and Improvement (CATEI) Process is one of
the ways in which student evaluative feedback is gathered. In this course, we will seek
your feedback through end of semester CATEI evaluations as well as the ability to
provide individual feedback to the instructor or other AGSM representatives.
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7 COURSE SCHEDULE
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Day 2: Sunday, 12 March 2017 (10.00am – 7.00pm)
• Unit 3: The capitals
• Unit 4: Measuring the capitals
• Activity: Work on assignment
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Day 3: Monday, 13 March 2017
Unit 5: Achieving Integrated Thinking
Activity: Work on assignment
(7.00pm – 10:15pm)
• Unit 6: The guiding principles and the integrated report
• Activity: Work on assignment
The UNSW Business School Program Learning Goals reflect what we want all students
to BE or HAVE by the time they successfully complete their degree, regardless of their
individual majors or specialisations. For example, we want all our graduates to HAVE a
high level of business knowledge, and a sound awareness of ethical, social, cultural
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and environmental implications of business. As well, we want all our graduates to BE
effective problem-solvers, communicators and team participants. These are our overall
learning goals for you.
You can demonstrate your achievement of these goals by the specific outcomes you
achieve by the end of your degree (e.g. be able to analyse and research business
problems and propose well-justified solutions). Each course contributes to your
development of two or more program learning goals/outcomes by providing
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opportunities for you to practise these skills and to be assessed and receive feedback.
Program Learning Goals for undergraduate and postgraduate students cover the same
key areas (application of business knowledge, critical thinking, communication and
teamwork, ethical, social and environmental responsibility), which are key goals for all
UNSW Business School students and essential for success in a globalised world.
However, the specific outcomes reflect different expectations for these levels of study.
We strongly advise you to choose a range of courses which assist your development of
these skills, e.g., courses assessing written and oral communication skills, and to keep
a record of your achievements against the Program Learning Goals as part of your
portfolio.
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Students should understand the needs of undertaking business within a global context
Students should be able to apply business management knowledge to business situations within global
markets with due recognition for differences in cultural, legal, commercial and other issues
Learning Goal 8: Risk Management
Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the limits in precision and the risks
associated with business models
Students should be able to appraise risk and to develop risk mitigation strategies applicable to business
undertaken within uncertain and volatile environments
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2 ACADEMIC HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM
The University regards plagiarism as a form of academic misconduct, and has very
strict rules regarding plagiarism. For UNSW policies, penalties, and information to help
you avoid plagiarism see: http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism/index.html as well as
the guidelines in the online ELISE and ELISE Plus tutorials for all new UNSW students:
http://info.library.unsw.edu.au/skills/tutorials/InfoSkills/index.htm
To
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http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism/plagquiz.html
do
For information on how to acknowledge your sources and reference correctly, see:
http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/onlib/ref.html
this short quiz:
For the Harvard Referencing Guide, see Business School Referencing and Plagiarism
webpage (UNSW BUSINESS SCHOOL>Learning and Teaching>Student
services>Referencing and plagiarism)
Students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to university policies in relation to
class attendance and general conduct and behaviour, including maintaining a safe,
respectful environment; and to understand their obligations in relation to workload,
assessment and keeping informed.
Information and policies on these topics can be found in the ‘A-Z Student Guide’:
https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/A.html. See, especially, information on
‘Attendance and Absence’, ‘Academic Misconduct’, ‘Assessment Information’,
‘Examinations’, ‘Student Responsibilities’, ‘Workload’ and policies such as
‘Occupational Health and Safety’.
3.1 Workload
It is expected that you will spend at least ten hours per week studying this course. This
time should be made up of reading, research, working on exercises and problems, and
attending classes. In periods where you need to complete assignments or prepare for
examinations, the workload may be greater.
3.2 Attendance
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Your regular and punctual attendance at lectures and seminars is expected in this
course. University regulations indicate that if students attend less than 80% of
scheduled classes they may be refused final assessment.
UNSW Policy requires each person to work safely and responsibly, in order to avoid
personal injury and to protect the safety of others. For more information, see
http://www.ohs.unsw.edu.au/
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You should take note of all announcements made in lectures, tutorials or on the course
web site. From time to time, the University will send important announcements to your
university e-mail address without providing you with a paper copy. You will be deemed
to have received this information. It is also your responsibility to keep the University
informed of all changes to your contact details.
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4 SPECIAL CONSIDERATION AND SUPPLEMENTARY
EXAMINATIONS
You must submit all assignments and attend all examinations scheduled for your
course. You should seek assistance early if you suffer illness or misadventure which
affects your course progress.
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go to My Student Profile tab > My Student Services channel > Online Services
> Special Consideration). Please contact the AGSM Hong Kong Office to make
formal application for Special Consideration for the course/s affected as soon
as practicable after the problem occurs. You will need to submit the originals or
certified copies of your completed Professional Authority form (pdf - download
here) and other supporting documentation
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2. Please note that documentation may be checked for authenticity and the
submission of false documentation will be treated as academic misconduct. The
School may ask to see the original or certified copy.
3. Applications will not be accepted by teaching staff. The lecturer-in-charge will
be automatically notified when you lodge an online application for special
consideration.
4. Applying for special consideration does not automatically mean that you will be
granted a supplementary exam or other concession.
5. Special consideration requests do not allow lecturers-in-charge to award
students additional marks.
The University and the UNSW Business School provide a wide range of support
services for students:
Office Hours:
Mon-Wed, Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday(s) 9:00am – 7:30pm
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Phone:
Internal - extension 51333
External - +61 2 9385 1333
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• IT Service Centre: Technical support for problems logging in to websites,
downloading documents etc. https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/index.html
UNSW Library Annexe (Ground floor)
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Advice regarding equity and diversity issues, and support for students who have
a disability or disadvantage that interferes with their learning. Office: Ground
Floor, John Goodsell Building; Ph: +61 2 9385 4734
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